Investment Treaties Like FIPA Spin Huge Profits for Lawyers

November 30, 2012 | The Tyee

Canadians from across the political spectrum have come together to oppose the secretive and extreme Canada-China FIPA investor deal. The FIPA would allow foreign corporations to sue the Canadian government... more

Human Rights Watchdog Applauds FCC for Investigating Price Gouging of U.S. Prisoners

November 16, 2012 | Afro

A human rights group on Nov. 15 praised the Federal Communication Commission’s proposal to cap the rates charged to families of prisoners.

SumOfUs.org, a non-profit consumer and citizen rights group,... more

Investment Treaties Like FIPA Spin Huge Profits for Lawyers

November 15, 2012 | The Tyee

Canadians from across the political spectrum have come together to oppose the secretive and extreme Canada-China FIPA investor deal. The FIPA would allow foreign corporations to sue the Canadian government... more

Petition targets ‘secretive’ deal

October 30, 2012 | The Province

A petition signed by 60,000 Canadians calls on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to reject a “secretive and sweeping” Canada-China trade agreement.

The Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (FIPA), discussed... more

SumOfUs and LeadNow deliver petition with 60,000 anti-Canada-China FIPPA signatures to Ottawa

October 30, 2012 | Vancouver Observer

Two young Canadians delivered a petition with over 60,000 signatures to Ottawa this morning.  The petition was signed by Canadians who oppose a Canada-China investment treaty and a major takeover... more

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